Jail Intake Associate Medical Director

Posting Date

09/29/26

Application Deadline

11/13/26

Pay Range

$205,000 - $325,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Correctional Health

About the Position

Are you a Physician seeking a unique leadership position in a fast-paced environment? As our Jail Intake Associate Medical Director, you will provide clinical and administrative oversight for physicians and advanced practice providers delivering 24-hour medical services at the Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) Intake, Transfer, and Release (ITR) facility. ITR is where all individuals are booked into custody and released from custody; therefore, the facility functions as the first step in screening and understanding the medical needs of patients within the jails. This role collaborates closely with executive and medical leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care for a diverse and complex patient population, including individuals with medical, mental health, and substance use disorders. The Jail Intake Associate Medical Director also supports quality improvement initiatives, supervises clinical staff, participates in multidisciplinary decision-making, and contributes to policy development, staff training, and accreditation efforts to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.

About Us

It's time for you to utilize and perfect your talents.

Correctional Health Services is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing 24/7 medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.

Apply now to work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three years post-residency experience evaluating and treating diverse patients with complex medical, substance use, and mental health disorders

Doctoral degree from an accredited and approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine

Must have completed an approved U.S. Residency/Fellowship training program in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Emergency Medicine

Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine issued by the State of Arizona

Current, unrestricted board certification from the American Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine, or the American Board of Emergency Medicine

We Also Value

Experience in a leadership position as a manager, supervisor, or another lead role involving clinical program oversight.

Experience working with incarcerated individuals

Experience working with complex patients in an institutional environment

Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

Job Contributions

Provides clinical oversight of Physicians and Advance Practice Providers providing 24-hour medical services at the Intake, Transfer, Release (ITR) facility of Correctional Health Services.

Acts as Supervising Physician for Physician Assistants practicing at ITR or as needed throughout CHS

Provides on-call at home support as needed for urgent clinical case review to Advance Practice Providers on shift at ITR as needed

Works closely with the Chief Medical Officer and the Executive Leadership Team to oversee various administrative functions to improve the initial health assessments of patients admitted to the ITR facility under CHS care

Performs comprehensive chart reviews periodically and as needed for quality improvement, legal review, morbidity/mortality review, or administrative reviews.

Collaborates closely with the Assistant Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Lead Psychiatrist, Mental Health Director, Dental Director, Pharmacy Director, Clinical Manager of Addiction Medicine, Nursing, and other leaders to ensure comprehensive, evidence-based care, treatment, and services are provided to every patient.

Supports the development and updating of clinical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) with the oversight of the Chief Medical Officer to ensure compliance with best practices, standards of care, existing laws, and regulations.

Actively participates in mental health-related, jail-based classification, administrative, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Develops and conducts training programs for new and existing staff on clinical treatment, assessment, and psychiatric protocols.

Recommends systematic improvements in workflows, training, EHR, and other systems to leadership to improve clinical outcomes.

Assists with preparation, education, and training for accreditation surveys.

Maintains licensure, certifications, and other credentialing as indicated

Working Conditions

Must be able to work inside a jail and stand, walk, and bend for extended periods of time throughout the shift while accurately handling a high volume of work, communicating with a culturally diverse patient population, and adapting to frequent changes, interruptions, and unscheduled tasks

Position includes day or night shift work, which may include weekends and holidays

Traveling or floating to various clinical locations is required within a 5-mile radius

Must be able to respond to emergencies

Must maintain CPR certification and get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney

Must maintain certification from the American Board of Family Physicians, the American Board of Internal Medicine, or the American Board of Emergency Medicine

Current DEA certification is required upon hire

Current DEA dispensing license is required upon hire

Current NPI number is required upon hire

Current CPR certification, including knowledge and hands-on curriculum, is required

Must not have any pending actions by the Arizona Board of Medicine or any other state

Must complete a fingerprint clearance, credentialing and privileging requirements, pass a background check, and maintain MCSO jail access

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.